S02_3__Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - Data Jacks signed_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Single Source Award for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for a procurement at the Minneapolis VAMC. The single-source procurement is for Panduit RJ45 data jacks, face plates, patch cords, and patch panels for a Cath Lab #4 upgrade project, with a project value between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. The justification highlights Panduit's unique characteristics, including consistent labeling, optimal component design, and reduced maintenance risks, which necessitate using this specific vendor's components to maintain IT infrastructure consistency and prevent potential system integration issues.

The market research was conducted by Anderson Engineering and reviewed by the Contracting Officer Representative, with the procurement supporting a critical upgrade to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center's Cath Lab. The document includes a certification by the Supervisory Contract Specialist confirming the accuracy of the single-source justification, with an effective date of 11/15/2024 and an Acquisition Plan Action ID of 36C263-25-AP-2420, covering the procurement of security system programming and telecommunications cabling infrastructure components.